227 W 5th Street, Mankato, MN 56001
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 FM Realty
227 W 5th Street,Mankato, MN 56001
$499,900
- 6 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 5,550 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by: pamela a davey
Office: realty executives associates
MLS#:6826879
Source:ND_FMAAR
Price summary
- Price:$499,900
- Price per sq. ft.:$90.07
About this home
One-of-a-kind 6BR/3BA historic residence with 3-stall garage, rich architectural character, and flexible living spaces. Formerly theChurch of God, with records traced to 1924 via the Blue Earth County Historical Society. The original church foundation was reused, with a country churchfrom Judson, MN rebuilt on site in 1945. The church remained in use until 1986, when purchased by the current owner, a commercial constructioncarpenter who thoughtfully transformed the property. The former church altar remains in the living room as a striking focal point. Open-concept main levelwith kitchen featuring generous pantry space, original white hanging light fixtures from the church, spiral staircase, 2 main-floor bedrooms, and full bathwith hot tub, heated floors, and laundry. The entire second floor was built during renovation, offering 2 bedrooms, full bath, balcony, stained glass fromanother church, and 2 leaded-glass windows from Colorado. Navy-blue room is a legal bedroom. Lower level has separate entrance, living area, kitchen,bath, and bedrooms; previously used as pastoral residence and later church spaces. Don't forget to check out the 3rd story deck overlooking the city/valley. Active rental license through 12-31-2026. Historic details includedriveway lights from the City of Mankato, exterior lights from the original YMCA, and aged green metal elements salvaged from the former First NationalBank roofline. Cobblestone drive, fenced yard, flower beds, patio. Across from Roosevelt School, near parks, shopping, grocery, and worship. Quick closepossible. in the late 1800's to 1900's Ringling Brother circus tied their elephants to a tree that was in this back yard- lot- farmland. The circus probablykept other livestock here as well. Data from Mankato Historical Society also provided. Circus stories from neighbors-community members.
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Home facts
- Year built:1900
- Listing ID #:6826879
- Added:45 day(s) ago
- Updated:January 28, 2026 at 06:16 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:6
- Total bathrooms:3
- Full bathrooms:1
- Half bathrooms:1
- Living area:5,550 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Forced Air
Structure and exterior
- Year built:1900
- Building area:5,550 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.19 Acres
Utilities
- Water:City Water/Connected
- Sewer:City Sewer/Connected
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$499,900
- Price per sq. ft.:$90.07
- Tax amount:$5,856
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